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Global Applications & Equipment Development Leader (m/f/d)

dupont
Companydupont
CategoryEngineering
LocationWimington Delaware
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelLead
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted4 Aug 2026
Last verified12 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workday)
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Description
Wir bei DuPont eröffnen der Welt mit unerlässlichen Innovationen Möglichkeiten zur Weiterentwicklung. Wir arbeiten an Dingen, die wirklich wichtig sind. Sei es die Bereitstellung von sauberem Wasser für mehr als eine Milliarde Menschen, die Herstellung von Materialien, die für alltägliche technische Geräte wie Smartphones oder Elektrofahrzeuge unerlässlich sind, oder der Schutz von Arbeitnehmern auf der ganzen Welt. Entdecken Sie die vielen Gründe, warum die talentiertesten Arbeitnehmer sich für DuPont als Arbeitgeber entscheiden. Warum DuPont? | Karriere bei DuPont : https://careers.dupont.com/de/de/whyjoinus DuPont Cyrel® Flexographic Solutions is seeking a Global R&D Applications & Equipment Development Leader to lead a geographically dispersed team responsible for applications development, process innovation, equipment development, and technical program execution supporting the global Cyrel® business. This role provides leadership for the North American and EMEA Applications organizations while driving critical innovation programs focused on plate processing, workflow automation, equipment development, product commercialization, and customer-focused technology solutions. The successful candidate will partner closely with Formulation R&D, Pilot Line and Laboratory Operations, Manufacturing/Quality, Technical Service, Product Management, and external equipment suppliers. The position plays a critical role in ensuring continuity of expertise, accelerating innovation execution, and developing the next generation of Cyrel® applications and processing technologies. The role may be located in either Wilmington, Delaware or Neu-Isenburg, Germany. Key Responsibilities People Leadership & Organizational Development • Build and lead a highly engaged, collaborative, and performance-driven global team. • Develop technical talent, succession plans, and capability-building strategies. • Foster cross-regional alignment, knowledge transfer, and best-practice sharing. • Create an environment focused on safety, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Portfolio & Program Leadership • Own the Applications and Equipment Development project portfolio for Cyrel®. • Drive program prioritization, resource allocation, and execution against business and innovation objectives. • Provide program management leadership for critical global projects, ensuring alignment with the DuPont Innovation Framework (DIF). • Lead milestone reviews, risk assessments, and portfolio reporting for senior business leadership. Applications Technology Leadership • Direct development of advanced flexographic plate applications, workflows, processing methods, and print technologies. • Translate customer, market, and business needs into technical development programs. • Partner cross-functionally to support successful product launches and key customer initiatives. Equipment Development & Strategic Technology • Provide technical leadership for equipment development programs supporting Cyrel® processing technologies. • Partner with internal and external teams to define equipment roadmaps and specifications. • Drive development of automation, digitalization, data-enabled troubleshooting, and next-generation processing technologies. • Ensure effective balance between internal engineering capabilities and external equipment partnerships. Qualifications Required • Master's or Ph.D. in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Printing Technology, Polymer Science, or related technical field with relevant industrial experience • Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to influence and lead globally across cultures, functions, and locations. • Ability to travel up to 20% Preferred • Experience with printing technologies, photopolymer systems, imaging technologies, automation, manufacturing processes, or industrial equipment development. • Knowledge of commercialization processes and stage-gate innovation systems. • Experience working with external equipment suppliers and development partners. • PMP, Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma certification beneficial. • Fluency in English is required; fluency in German is preferred Werden Sie Mitglied unseres Talentnetzwerks und bleiben Sie mit uns in Verbindung! https://careers.dupont.com/de/de/jointalentcommunity?applyType=JTC DuPont ist ein Arbeitgeber, der Chancengleichheit und Gleichbehandlung fördert. Die Bewerbungen qualifizierter Kandidatinnen und Kandidaten werden unabhängig von ethnischer Herkunft, Hautfarbe, Religion, Glaube, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, Familienstand, nationaler Herkunft, Alter, Veteranenstatus, Behinderung oder einer anderen per Gesetz geschützten Gruppe bearbeitet. Wenn Sie bei der Stellensuche oder Bewerbung auf angemessene Anpassungsmaßnahmen angewiesen sind, besuchen Sie bitte unsere Seite zur Barrierefreiheit. Dort finden Sie die benötigten Kontaktdaten http://www.dupont.com/accessibility.html DuPont bietet ein umfassendes Vergütungs- und Leistungspaket an. Um mehr zu erfahren, besuchen Sie die Seite zur Vergütung und den Leistungen https://careers.dupont.com/de/de/compensation-and-benefits